Nella R. posted an article on Peckerwood Gravy Company - Nov 15, 2009, 10:25 am
Dear Family and Family of Friends, During the holidays, things are quite busy here at the Gravy Company. I will be devoting my time to family, holiday parties, and lots of cooking. I will return ri...
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Nella R. posted an article on Peckerwood Gravy Company - Nov 14, 2009, 10:17 am
Here are some tips that have saved me in the kitchen. Proofing or reactivating dry yeast This has been a godsend in ANY recipe calling for yeast. It gets the yeast started and the most important thi...
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Nella R. posted an article on Peckerwood Gravy Company - Nov 10, 2009, 6:37 am
Now that Autumn is here, it's all about the pumpkin. For our traditional Halloween dinner I made chili dogs, tater tots, and baked a Pumpkin Pie for dessert. The next day, I made these Pumpkin Dou...
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Nella R. posted an article on Peckerwood Gravy Company - Nov 7, 2009, 3:50 pm
Tonight is Poker Night for Mr. Wii and his friends. Each guy brings something to snack on while they play Poker. Mr. Wii is quite specific about his Poker Night Man Food. There are rules. The number o...
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Nella R. posted an article on Peckerwood Gravy Company - Oct 20, 2009, 9:11 pm
I have a couple of blog articles partially written. I have them on hold because they are not finished yet. What to do with tons of tomatoes and my favorite kitchen tips. Don't they sound like exci...
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Nella R. posted an article on Peckerwood Gravy Company - Oct 11, 2009, 1:02 pm
It's not really a recipe, but it sure is good. Mr. Wii (Poppy) has this almost every night. He calls it a Chocolate Float. He says it is the best with Breyer's. I am not going to argue this on...
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Nella R. posted an article on Peckerwood Gravy Company - Sep 14, 2009, 10:33 pm
I can just hear you all.....ewwwww, Blue Cheese! Really, I understand your apprehension. Blue Cheese is one of those love/hate foods. But you must trust me on this one. I tested it on Mr. Wii and he L...
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Nella R. posted an article on Peckerwood Gravy Company - Sep 11, 2009, 9:31 am
There are events in life we can never forget. Some are so filled with happiness and love we are forever imprinted. Then, there are events that are so stunningly tragic we can never forget, even if we ...
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Nella R. posted an article on Peckerwood Gravy Company - Sep 8, 2009, 2:21 pm
I think my quest for the perfect Summer wine has ended. Well, ended for this Summer anyway. My all time favorite pink is Crios, Rose of Malbec. It is under $15 and so totally good, even your staunc...
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Nella R. posted an article on Peckerwood Gravy Company - Sep 3, 2009, 9:26 am
This summer, I helped to get a program off and running at our local community not for profit group. I am teaching a cooking class, Hands in the Kitchen. I know you are all quite surprised. Little did ...
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Nella R. posted an article on Peckerwood Gravy Company - Aug 17, 2009, 11:54 am
Mr. Wii got a new gas grill for Father's Day. He and I are learning the fine art of grilling. So far, so good. Grilled Cabbage is one of our favorites. You can also bake these in the oven as w...
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Nella R. posted an article on Peckerwood Gravy Company - Jul 18, 2009, 8:29 pm
I sometimes feel like the Cookie Monster of pizza. Pizza! I love pizza! I think I could count on two hands, the number of weeks in my life I have not had pizza. When young, it was the pepperoni pizza....
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Nella R. posted an article on Peckerwood Gravy Company - Jul 18, 2009, 10:16 am
I'm thinking there are not enough family dinners going on. You know, the ones where the prefed little kids are under the table re-tying shoelaces or begging for bites. The ones where family storie...
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